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Walter Eric EVANS

Regimental number289
Place of birthHawardew
SchoolHawardew Grammar School
Age on arrival in Australia31
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationMotor engineer
AddressHotel Macquarie, Cowper Wharf, East Sydney, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation28
Next of kinS E Evans, The Poplar, 15 Park Grove, Levenshulme, Manchester, England
Enlistment date24 August 1914
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll24 August 1914
Rank on enlistmentBombardier
Unit nameField Artillery Brigade 1, Battery 2
AWM Embarkation Roll number13/29/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board Transport A8 Argyllshire on 18 October 1914
Rank from Nominal RollCorporal
Unit from Nominal Roll1st Field Artillery Brigade
FateDied of disease 26 June 1915
Place of death or woundingSuvla Bay
Age at death32
Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal

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